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The Alzheimer Society is a community agency that serves the Counties of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton in Ontario. The Alzheimer Society provides services to persons with Alzheimer Disease and related dementias and their caregivers that include: Advocacy, caring and understanding support systems for individuals, families, in both individual and group formats ; educational services that includes an individual and group sessions for those directly and indirectly impacted by Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, a lending library and newsletter; volunteer in-home respite service; professional in-service training Client services are provided at no cost. Confidentiality is respected at all times.

YWCA Peterborough Haliburton is committed to being inclusive, accessible and welcoming to all people who may wish to participate in our work, our programs and services. We are committed to an active anti-oppression process of identifying and eliminating oppression with anti-racism being an essential focus of anti-oppression work. We respect the right and responsibility of women to make choices regarding the conduct of their lives and we want to eliminate unjust or inequitable consequences for choices they make. The YWCA believes in social, political and economic equality of women, men and children. We believe that a community and a world free of violence is attainable. Rooted in our experience working with women and their families who have experienced violence and abuse, we believe that Community Development is a process through which individuals, families communities gain the power, insight and resources to make decisions and take action regarding their well-being.

Click "Donate Now" below to help the children and families who seek warmth and comfort this year. Caledon Community Services (CCS) is a multi-service, community-impact organization. Our vision, "Healthy, Engaged, Compassionate Community for all" is realized through a mission statement that is as relevant today as it was 40 years ago when we opened our doors to our community. CCS supports residents in the Municipality of Caledon and surrounding communities. Our programs help young and old pursue their growth, health and independence. We work hard at developing solutions to barriers that interfere with people’s well-being. CCS' success is based upon client-focused services, innovation in all we do, voluntarism and a myriad of partnerships. Learn more about our services at www.ccs4u.org

Serving the community since 1973, Dixon Transition Society helps to reduce the impact of domestic violence by providing a safe haven for women and children through various supportive transitional housing programs. Counselling and outreach services complete our continuum of care to empower families to create and maintain safe, healthy and productive lifestyles. Programs include: a transition house for women and children leaving violence in their relationships; second stage housing for women and their children who have left a transition house; third stage affordable housing for women and their children who are ready to live more independently; Stopping the Violence (STV) counselling for women who have experienced violence in their relationships, sexual assault, or childhood abuse; and family counselling for low-income Burnaby residents who have children in their care.

The programs and services Gillian’s Place provides helps abused women and their children with the opportunity to rebuild their lives. These programs include support counselling and safety planning, family law advice, safe shelter and transitional assistance. Abused women who may never stay at our shelter still benefit from the free and confidential services we offer.

The John Howard Society of Alberta is a non-profit agency concerned with the problem of crime and its prevention. The organization takes its name and spirit from the 18th century humanitarian John Howard, whose name has become a symbol of humane consideration for prisoners. It was incorporated in 1949, and today the organization consists of six separately incorporated districts along with the Provincial Office. We believe that crime control is as much the responsibility of the community as it is of government. Through involvement with the John Howard Society, as members or volunteers, people in the community play an active role in the criminal justice process by providing programs for offenders and their families, ex-offenders, young persons and the public.

Kids in foster care often have amazing talents which need to be encouraged and developed. Each child comes with a unique set of life experiences, and so the plan for their development has to be based on understanding those needs. All too often they don't receive the same opportunities as kids who get to grow up with their bio-parent. Everyday life can present enormous difficulties for kids in foster care to overcome. They often feel like they don't belong, can't learn, and aren't successful. They are at risk of emotional disturbances, delayed social development and poor educational performance. SOS BC aspires to enrich the life of every child and family we get involved with. We want kids to navigate successfully through life, so we provide a host of activities and programs that we consider necessary for their positive development.

Our Programs: The Family Violence Helpline, open 24 hours, is often the first line of support for women, children, youth and men reaching out to build lives free of abuse. The Shelter provides safe and secure accommodation, food, clothing, referral services and counselling for women and children. Community Crisis Counselors provide support to women and children who are not ready or are unable to access shelter space. Child and Adolescent Services help children heal from abuse through therapeutic group programs and activities. Healthy Relationships provides school-based group counselling to youth at risk of developing abusive and/or unhealthy relationships. The Outreach Program helps women and their families re-establish their lives for up to a year after reaching out for help. Men's Counselling Service helps abusive men who want to stop hurting those they love. Female partners also receive safety checks, counselling and support.

The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre exists to support and empower women and children living in extreme poverty in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, British Columbia. High levels of violence, homelessness, addictions and poverty characterize this area. Women and children are particularly vulnerable to exploitation, injustice and injury. We provide practical support to over 250 women and children daily to help them survive conditions of ill-health, violence and poverty. We work to provide security, basic needs and support. We also encourage women in making long-term changes by identifying and removing barriers to full participation in a larger community.

Our goal is to ensure that all persons live in a state of dignity, share in all elements of living in the community and have the opportunity to participate effectively.

Battered Women's Support Services contributes to the freedom and liberation of girls and women from violence and to empower our community through training and education programs. For over 30 years, we have been providing counselling and healing spaces for those who have experienced abuse. To help women build strength and resiliency, we work on systemic advocacy, law reform, in-class youth engagement programs and we operate a social enterprise called My Sister’s Closet in British Columbia. In addition, we support our male counterparts by urging them to own their role in ending violence against girls and women.

The programs and services at Good Shepherd are devoted to preventing poverty and homelessness. We are here for people in crisis who need a hot meal, a warm coat or safe shelter but we also look at longer-term solutions that promote health and independence. Good Shepherd offers a wide range of counselling and support services to help combat poverty and other related social issues like homelessness, mental illness and woman abuse. On average, Good Shepherd serves over a thousand men, women, children and youth in the community every day and has grown to become Greater Hamilton’s largest human and social services agency. Good Shepherd’s programs and services are available free of charge to anyone in need.